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prolapsus

/prəˈlæpsəs/ noun · British & US
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What does prolapsus mean?

noun

A protrusion or bulging of an organ or part through an opening or a weakened area in the wall of a cavity, especially the uterus.

Example

"The prolapsus of the uterus was a common condition in women before the advent of modern medical treatments."

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